Brenham, Texas
Full Time Registered Nurse - Admission Job Opening in Brenham, Texas - Hospice Brazos Valley has been providing end-of-life care to central Texas residents since 1989. As the only non-profit, community-based, and community-supported organization, we offer comprehensive care in a life-affirming manner when curative treatment is no longer possible or desired. Hospice care can be provided wherever the patient considers home. Our patients receive care from a team of skilled professionals whose goal is to add quality to life when life is limited.
Join our team of professionals providing quality end-of-life care to patients and their families.
Full time benefits include PTO, health insurance, and retirement.
JOB DUTIES
Perform admissions process in timely, patient centered, customer service manner
Complete a smooth and efficient admission that meets external and internal customer needs including prompt and proper documentation
Develop initial plan of care that addresses patient?s needs at the time of admission as established by the IDT
Provide specialized hospice nursing services; teach, supervise and counsel the patient and family members regarding the nursing care needs and other related problems of the patient including treatment of pain and symptoms
Coordinate patient care and share all relevant or useful admission information that promotes a seamless transition to homecare or IPF
Collaborate with Team Leader of Access and Marketing to ensure appropriate communication and collaboration between Access Specialists and Nurses
Educate healthcare providers, current or potential patients, or community members on the mission, vision, value and process for admission to HBV services;
Develop and maintain relationships with referral sources; cooperate and collaborate with referral sources and colleagues
Function competently and independently
Relate and perform work assignments in a calm and professional manner especially during times of crisis
Participates in ?call? rotation
Contributes to team effort by accomplishing assigned tasks as needed
QUALIFICATIONS
Licensed as a Registered Nurse by the Texas Board of Nurse Examiners required; demonstrates qualities of ethics and integrity, dependability and reliability
Three years nursing experience required.
Valid Texas driver?s license, auto liability insurance, safe driving record and reliable transportation required.
Knowledge of Microsoft suite; ability to pull reports and track information
Excellent clinical and documentation skills
Job Type: Full-time
Required experience:
nursing: 3 years
Required license or certification:
RN
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